At a glance
Reported students
328
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Rainwater El: 328 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 337
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Rainwater El
Rainwater El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Carrollton. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. NCES reports 328 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (32.3%) and White (26.8%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rainwater El
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.8%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black13.7%
- Asian17.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Country Place El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Rosemeade El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Kent El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Davis El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Farmers Branch El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Landry El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Public schools near Rainwater El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemeade El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 360 | 0.7 mi |
| Kent El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 416 | 0.9 mi |
| Davis El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 451 | 1 mi |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - North Texas | PK–05 | 444 | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 531 | 1.5 mi |
| Blanton El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rainwater El
What grades does Rainwater El serve?
Rainwater El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
How many students attend Rainwater El?
Rainwater El reported 328 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 337 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rainwater El?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 328 students and 26.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rainwater El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rainwater El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rainwater El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rainwater El in?
Rainwater El is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, based in Carrollton, TX, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rainwater El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosemeade El (0.7 mi), Kent El (0.9 mi), Davis El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.